Portrait of Hal E. Chester

Hal E. Chester

Bio: Hal Chester started his career as a child actor in the United States, but in the mid-1950s moved to Britain, where he is remembered as the producer of films including the classic horror Night of the Demon (1957), as well as School for Scoundrels (1960).
Born: Sun, Mar 06 1921
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY

Death: Sun, Jan 01 2012
Hal E. Chester is 90 years old
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Poster of School for Scoundrels
School for Scoundrels
Hal E. Chester was
85 in School for Scoundrels
as 'Executive Producer, Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Sep 29 2006
Poster of Take a Girl Like You
Take a Girl Like You
Hal E. Chester was
49 in Take a Girl Like You
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of The Double Man
The Double Man
Hal E. Chester was
46 in The Double Man
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Apr 25 1967
Poster of His and Hers
His and Hers
Hal E. Chester was
39 in His and Hers
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of School for Scoundrels
School for Scoundrels
Hal E. Chester was
39 in School for Scoundrels
as 'Screenplay, Executive Producer'.
Thu, Mar 24 1960
Poster of Night of the Demon
Night of the Demon
Hal E. Chester was
36 in Night of the Demon
as 'Screenplay, Executive Producer'.
Sat, Nov 09 1957
Poster of The Weapon
The Weapon
Hal E. Chester was
35 in The Weapon
as 'Original Story, Producer, Story'.
Sat, Sep 01 1956
Poster of The Bold and the Brave
The Bold and the Brave
Hal E. Chester was
34 in The Bold and the Brave
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Jan 04 1956
Poster of Crashout
Crashout
Hal E. Chester was
33 in Crashout
as 'Producer, Writer'.
Tue, Mar 01 1955
Poster of The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
Hal E. Chester was
32 in The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Jun 13 1953
Poster of Joe Palooka in Triple Cross
Joe Palooka in Triple Cross
Hal E. Chester was
30 in Joe Palooka in Triple Cross
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Sep 16 1951
Poster of Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle
Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle
Hal E. Chester was
29 in Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Nov 04 1950
Poster of The Underworld Story
The Underworld Story
Hal E. Chester was
29 in The Underworld Story
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Jul 26 1950
Poster of Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance
Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance
Hal E. Chester was
29 in Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Jun 04 1950
Poster of Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
Hal E. Chester was
28 in Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Feb 05 1950
Poster of Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
Hal E. Chester was
28 in Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Aug 14 1949
Poster of Joe Palooka in Winner Take All
Joe Palooka in Winner Take All
Hal E. Chester was
27 in Joe Palooka in Winner Take All
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Sep 19 1948
Poster of Smart Woman
Smart Woman
Hal E. Chester was
27 in Smart Woman
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Apr 30 1948
Poster of Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
Hal E. Chester was
26 in Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Feb 07 1948
Poster of Joe Palooka, Champ
Joe Palooka, Champ
Hal E. Chester was
25 in Joe Palooka, Champ
as 'Producer'.
Sun, May 26 1946

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Poster of Take a Girl Like You
Take a Girl Like You
Hal E. Chester was
79+ in Take a Girl Like You
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 26 2000